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XNV 880W

1981 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

520 mi
Last recorded520 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNV 880W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 520 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all 4 tyres cracking

Fail 29 Aug 2017 517 miles

Emissions not tested thick blue smoke (7.3.A.1)

Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam affecting all light on offside (1.7.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all 4 tyres cracking

Fail 27 Jun 2016 515 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control subframe loose/dropped.. (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brakes siezed (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brakes siezed (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill/step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brakes binding

How Reliable is the Triumph Dolomite?

Based on 17,210 MOT tests across 2,188 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
575
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
2,188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 855
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 681
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 669
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 625
brake binding 589
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XNV 880W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 52,986 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Dolomite fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 855 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XNV 880W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Dolomite typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 45 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XNV 880W registered?

XNV 880W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 May 1981.

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